Razor-burn is something millions, possibly billions, of people deal with every day. It is my belief that by not properly preparing for a shave all other actions can only result in razor burn.

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Clean the area you are going to shave with a face wash that contains some kind of salicylic acid to remove dirt, oil and dead skin. This will help the razor slide across your skin and keep you from clogging up your pores with dirt on your freshly shaven skin.

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Some say shaving in a warm shower or placing a warm towel on the area to be shaven, for five or ten minutes, helps the hairs stand up. This will usually soften the hairs making shaving a much easier task.

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Next is to determine which direction the hairs grow. This is critical because you always shave in the direction the hairs grow, NEVER against the grain. Just like the hair on your head, the hair on you face is very directional. Spending a little bit of time on this step can really make a difference.

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Decide to use shaving cream or shaving gels. Some experts prefer the old style shaving cream. Use a badger brush or similar shaving brush to apply the shaving cream. The cream provides a superior lubrication and the brush helps stand the hair up

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